Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Andover residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Andover, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Andover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Andover
Depression runs high in Andover
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.5%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Andover adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Andover is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Jersey figure falls outside Andover’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Andover adults…
Andover runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Andover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
Care in and near Andover
No hospital or community health center in Andover itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Andover; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Andover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Andover adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Andover runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Andover adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Andover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Township | A | 27% | 10% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Andover adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Andover
Why doesn’t Andover have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Andover.
What hospital is closest to Andover?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Andover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Andover?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center - Sussex in Newton, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Andover.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.